HR Manager | Successful Family-Owned Business

Are you an experienced HR professional looking for a role where you can truly make an impact? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same? This is a unique opportunity to shape the HR function of a well-established & growing trade services company offering installation, maintenance, and support for essential building infrastructure. This business if growing and evolving, so an exciting time to join.

About the Company
Our client is a successful, family-owned business that has grown significantly and is now looking to formalise its HR function. With a focus on building a strong, engaged workforce, they are seeking an HR Manager who is hands-on, solutions-focused, and able to navigate change with confidence.

About the Role

As the company’s dedicated HR Manager, you will work closely with the General Manager to establish and lead the HR function. This is a new role where you will own HR and requires someone who is proactive, adaptable, and comfortable making decisions. You will be instrumental in driving cultural change, implementing key policies and procedures, and ensuring compliance while maintaining the company’s people-first approach.
(Office based role - This is NOT a work from home role).

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead change management initiatives and support the business through a period of transition, creating a new culture in line with the company vision.
• Build relationships with employees at all levels and become a trusted advisor.
• Implement essential HR policies, processes, and employment contracts from the ground up.
• Navigate performance management, restructures and changes with empathy and professionalism.
• Drive learning & development initiatives to upskill, engage, and retain staff.
• Support managers with employee relations and ensure best practices are followed.
• Oversee the full employee lifecycle, from onboarding to offboarding, ensuring a smooth and supportive experience.
• Enhance company culture, drive positive change, and implement strategies to improve retention.

Applicant Requirements:

• A confident, self-sufficient HR professional who can work autonomously and get things done.
• Strong experience in HR, with a track record of successfully leading change in growing businesses.
• Excellent communication skills – able to engage stakeholders, have difficult conversations, and gain buy-in.
• A resilient and pragmatic problem-solver who can think on their feet.
• Experience in blue-collar or service-based industries is highly regarded but not essential.
• Someone who enjoys a dynamic, hands-on role rather than a rigid corporate environment.

What’s on Offer?

• Autonomy and trust – work with a supportive GM who isn’t a micromanager.
• The chance to make a real impact in a growing, evolving business.

We are looking for ambitious HR professionals, or someone ready to take the next step and build something meaningful, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now – Due to the overwhelming number of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
(Office based role - This is not a work from home / remote role).